Democracy under threat- Thorne claims Barbados Today12/03/20250928 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne on Tuesday delivered a stinging rebuke of this country’s leadership charging that the Mia Mottley-led administration was moving away from the democratic principles on which Barbados… Read more
DLP members back Thorne, criticise budget Sheria Brathwaite12/03/20250582 views A small but spirited crowd gathered in Palmetto Square on Tuesday afternoon to show their support for Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne ahead of his much-anticipated response to the Budget. Arriving… Read more
Experts warn wage hikes, tax measures risk fuelling inflation Shanna Moore11/03/202501.1K views A combination of minimum wage increases, tax adjustments, and public sector wage hikes could propel the country towards economic instability, economists and private sector officials warned on Tuesday in response… Read more
Straughn unveils tax cuts, housing reforms to boost homeownership Shanna Moore11/03/202501.3K views Thousands of working people could soon find homeownership within easier reach as the government announced significant personal income tax cuts, expanded mortgage relief for lower-income earners, and streamlined family land… Read more
Offer to invest directly in renewable energy drive Shanna Moore11/03/20250597 views Barbadians will soon be able to directly invest in renewable energy projects, as the government launches new financial instruments aimed at broadening public participation and helping citizens build wealth from… Read more
Landmark paternity leave, extended maternity benefits Jenique Belgrave11/03/202501.7K views In an historic shift recognising the evolving role of fathers and diverse family structures, Barbados will introduce statutory paternity leave and extend maternity leave from June 1, as part of… Read more
Money borrowed, money repaid Barbados Today11/03/202501.2K views Public concern about the level of debt which the country is incurring has grabbed the attention of the finance ministry, with the Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn… Read more
Modest turnout as the nation awaited the Budget speech. Sheria Brathwaite11/03/20250750 views The Mia Mottley administration faced a subdued reception outside Parliament on Monday as Barbadians gathered to hear the National Budget presentation, with supporters expressing hope for relief from rising living… Read more
NIS adjustment, dormant bank accounts to go to Catastrophe Fund Barbados Today11/03/202502.1K views Government is making changes to workers’ and employers’ contributions to the island’s National Insurance and Social Security (NISS) managed Catastrophe Fund, as the island seeks to provide some shield for… Read more
Tourism jobs triple as six hotels greenlit in single-year building boom Barbados Today11/03/202502K views Barbados’ tourism industry is in the midst of an “unprecedented employment surge”, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn declared, announcing six major hotel projects currently… Read more